Nare 00112: Principles Of Range Management Question Paper
Nare 00112: Principles Of Range Management
Course:Certificate In Animal Health And Production
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF
CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
NARE 00112: PRINCIPLES OF RANGE MANAGEMENT
STREAMS: CERT (ANHE) Y1S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: FRIDAY 26/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL Questions in Section A and any other TWO in Section B
1. Define the following terms as used in Range Management. [5 Marks]
(a) Range Management
(b) Ecology
(c) Auto ecology
(d) Synecology
2. Highlight 5 (five) characteristics of Rangelands. [5 Marks]
3. State four Ecological classification systems which have been development in Kenya. [4 Marks]
4. Briefly describe the factors affecting vegetation type in a named rangeland.
[5 Marks]
5. (a) Explain why proper stocking unit is important. [3 Marks]
(b) State three ways in which carrying capacity can be determined. [4 Marks]
6. Briefly explain how Riparian areas are effectively managed. [3 Marks]
SECTION B
7. Discuss plant succession and how it takes place in a named rangeland ecosystem.
[20 Marks]
8. Discuss the factors that show the conditions of a Range area. [20 Marks]
9. Discuss the following characteristics of dry lands. [20 Marks]
(a) Natural Capital
(b) Physical Capital
(c) Human Capital
(d) Social Capital
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